I don’t mean to rub it in, but it is wonderful here; the weather is just right with warm days, cool nights, low humidity, clear skies and the prospects for the remainder of the week are the same. You can check the weather up here on the sidebar –...

Yesterday was a long day, a long car drive, a lot of ‘sit and git,’ and by the time the campfire ended and cracker barrel finished, the scouts were ready for the bag. I know I was. The day was filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of camp....

One more day…. It is the day before camp and I need to pack and finish a multitude of other need to do tasks and all through the house, and probably twenty or so other homes!…. The past couple of weeks have been busy getting ready for camp at meetings...

Troop 35 had a great time this past weekend at Starved Rock State Park near Utica, Illinois. Twenty scouts and seven adults enjoyed the adventure, which for nine of our new scouts – their very first outdoor camping experience as a Boy Scout....

Cleaning up after breakfast in the new ‘Taj!’...

The Troop is camping at beautiful Starved Rock State Park in  Utica, Illinois. They are currently heading west into the sunset! Stay tuned for updates!  ...

We are having a GREAT TIME! We have cooked, cleaned, and hiked! It has been a blast....

On my honor, I will do my best  to do my duty to God and my country . ....

A Scout is Reverent. A Scout is reverent toward God. He is faithful in his religious duties. He respects the beliefs of others. Scout Sunday is generally observed on the first Sunday in February, however the United Methodist Church – Troop 35’s sponsor organization observes Scout Sunday on the second Sunday in February....

Troop 35 scouts participated in the Klondike for Three Fires Council – Chanonee District on Saturday, February 4th at Catigny Park and Gardens. SPL Davis spilt the scouts into two patrols – the Duct Tape patrol and the Rocky Raccoons – and they participated in Klondike events including fire starting, first aid, stretcher racing,...